THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Biotage, LLC 10430 Harris Oak Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28269-7518.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1901 as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)- Only One Responsible Source

This purchase is for:

Biotage, LLC equipment performing DNA preparations from E. coli pellets on the maxi, megs and gigaprep scale. The instrument needs a small footprint, capable of sitting on a normal bench top. The MMG is the only robotic system on the market capable of purifying plasmid of this quality and on this scale. All other plasmid prep kits for plasmid purification on this scale require a vacuum manifold, and a large centrifuge, as well as a person to operate the equipment and perform the purification. Biotage, LLC and no other source of suppliers can provide genuine Biotage, LLC products.

Catalog Number                              Description                                                                       QTY

416700                                           Biotage® PhyPrep, Maxi Mega Giga, 2 channels              1

356330SP                                      Vacuum Pump ME1C                                                        1

417550SP                                       Accessory Kit, Vacuum pump ME1C PhyPrep                  

SER-PHY-FYMP                              First Year Maintenance Package - Phyprep                     1

DPM-16-10-72-KIT                          Biotage® Plasmid MegaPrep Kit, Endotoxin-free (16 samples)     3                                         

DPM-16-05-72-KIT                         Biotage® Plasmid MaxiPrep Kit, Endotoxin-free (16 samples)         3

Delivery by:

September 30, 2024

This notice of intent is not a solicitation or request for quotes. Notwithstanding, any responsible source that believes it is capable of meeting NIEHS requirement, may submit capability statement. Responses to this posting must be submitted via email to, [email protected], by July 26, 2024, 5:00 PM EST.